When the consumer applied the brakes the pedal went to the floor. The rear of the vehicle had no brakes at all.
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass: brake failure
7 of the 147 complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Rear wheel brake hose was chafed. There were no brakes. Same as recall 95v061000.
Popping noise followed by brake failure. Has been in shop numerous times and problem has yet to be found
Was driving on expressway and vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. Pulled hard to left in front of semi-trailer which broadsided vehicle. Cruise control was not in use. Brakes failed to stop vehicle, and air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was totaled. No injuries. *ak
On two occasions vehicle experienced brake failure that resulted in collision, on one occasion brakes failed causing collision which resulted in property damage to both vehicles.
When applying the ABS brakes under normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.
Brakes failed while attempting panic stop, due to wiring harness failure.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Comment that the ABS light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history
- ABS warning light is on
- New diagnosis and correction procedures for front brake pulsation
- ABS wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the ABS warning light to come on
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The rear wheel brake hose(s) can contact the rear suspension components causing the brake hose(s) to wear through.
- Risk
- This condition can cause loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of the vehicle braking system increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper brake hose position and replace those hoses in an incorrect position with new hoses and correctly routed.
Recall number 95V061000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The brake lines can contact the transmission mounting bracket of the frame side rail. The lines can wear through resulting in loss of brake fluid, and eventual loss of half the vehicle braking system.
- Risk
- A leak in the hydraulic brake line will cause a loss of one half the vehicle braking system and extended braking distances which can result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper brake line clearance and reposition the brake lines. Brake lines found to have indentations will be replaced.
Recall number 94V211000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
7 of 147 owner complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass (5%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Wipers 10ABS 9No deployment 8Stalling 8Door locks 6Loss of power 5
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